Making real connections and lasting memories
It’s only halfway through the year, and international alumni events have already helped create countless incredible memories around the world.
If you’ve taken part - thank you for showing up, connecting with fellow graduates, engaging with your University, and making each event so special.
The Sheffield global community is shaped by unique locations and cultures, but these events all offer the same valuable opportunities: to expand your professional network with outstanding Sheffield-made professionals, strengthen your connection to your University, and feel part of a worldwide Sheffield network— no matter where you are.
Here are some of the events that have taken place:
International campaign launch events
- Shanghai, China
- Beijing, China
- Shenzhen, China
- Mumbai, India
- New York City, USA
- San Francisco, USA
Over 1,000 alumni came together to celebrate and support the University’s fundraising and engagement campaign, ‘Forged in Sheffield, Shaping the Future.’ Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Koen Lamberts, along with fellow University leaders, shared exciting updates and showcased Sheffield’s pioneering work to create a better tomorrow.
Graduates enjoyed an inspiring evening of networking, exclusive campaign film screenings, and thought-provoking talks by distinguished alumni — including Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts in New York and astrophysicist and Study UK Alumni Awards 2024 Global winner Dr Emily Rickman in San Francisco.
My purpose is to create a home away from home in China for all University of Sheffield alumni—a place where we can connect, learn from each other, support one another, and unite as a community to bring honor to our alma mater."
Binhe (Eric) Yu
MA Global Journalism 2016
President of the Eastern China Alumni Association
Social events
- Washington, DC, USA
- New York City, USA
- Toronto, Canada
- Hong Kong
- Sydney, Australia
- Accra, Ghana
Sheffield graduates stepped up to organise casual and friendly in-person hangouts, connecting with each other and remembering the good old days in Sheffield.
Alumni events in the U.S. are a great way to stay connected to Sheffield and to each other. From festive gatherings at Christmas to the recent spring event in New York, sharp minds are present and good stories are had. Whether it’s connecting with new faces or catching up with familiar ones, they remind us that the University’s impact doesn’t end at graduation or the UK.”
Jimmy Robinson
BA (Hons) Mandarin Chinese & Business Management 2011
Group launch event
- Jakarta, Indonesia
In February, Sheffield graduates launched a new international group in Jakarta, joining over 30 alumni online communities around the world. Shaped by each country’s language and culture, these alumni-led groups help you stay connected with the University and offer a vibrant, supportive network wherever you are.
It's truly incredible to see how engaged our Sheffield alumni community remains, no matter where they are in the world. They're always ready to get involved, whether it's by sharing their experiences with prospective students at an alumni panel event, organising local alumni activities, or coming to University-sponsored events like our recent Forged in Sheffield, Shaping the Future campaign launches. I may be biased, but I honestly believe Sheffield has the best international alumni community in the world."
Kester Spach
International Alumni Relations Coordinator
University of Sheffield
No matter where you are, we’ll always try to bring a bit of Sheffield to you. Through events, online talks, or even a simple post on social media, we hope your connection to Sheffield stays as strong as ever.